I'm about half way through my dissertation and want to get started on the main body of my project but my supervisor doesn't get back to me regarding meetings and my first one was not until week 3 (I have to attend 5 minimum to even pass). I understand they are busy but even an email to tell me this would be helpful as I am stuck on where to go next. Should I talk to the course convenor about this or just email my supervisor again? I thought we were getting somewhere the other day as they told me what days they were free but once I replied I got nothing back? I'm just starting to worry a little as it has now been 1/2 weeks wasted as I need feedback to move forward. I also had a draft submission the other week and he told me in the first meeting to send him it first to go over it and I did and I didn't get any feedback or even a reply. I don't know what to do from here but I need to do something as time is ticking.

I'm about half way through my dissertation and want to get started on the main body of my project but my supervisor doesn't get back to me regarding meetings and my first one was not until week 3 (I have to attend 5 minimum to even pass). I understand they are busy but even an email to tell me this would be helpful as I am stuck on where to go next. Should I talk to the course convenor about this or just email my supervisor again? I thought we were getting somewhere the other day as they told me what days they were free but once I replied I got nothing back? I'm just starting to worry a little as it has now been 1/2 weeks wasted as I need feedback to move forward. I also had a draft submission the other week and he told me in the first meeting to send him it first to go over it and I did and I didn't get any feedback or even a reply. I don't know what to do from here but I need to do something as time is ticking.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

How many emails have you sent and how long has it been. A week to a week and a half is normal response time. If you aren't getting anywhere talk to your course leader and see what they suggest.

Some supervisors are like this with their students. I would send another email if it's been over a week and say you're a bit worried as you need feedback to continue, can she give any indication when she'll have some time. If you don't get anything then contact the program organiser. But start preparing to be a bit more independent.

I'm about half way through my dissertation and want to get started on the main body of my project but my supervisor doesn't get back to me regarding meetings and my first one was not until week 3 (I have to attend 5 minimum to even pass). I understand they are busy but even an email to tell me this would be helpful as I am stuck on where to go next. Should I talk to the course convenor about this or just email my supervisor again? I thought we were getting somewhere the other day as they told me what days they were free but once I replied I got nothing back? I'm just starting to worry a little as it has now been 1/2 weeks wasted as I need feedback to move forward. I also had a draft submission the other week and he told me in the first meeting to send him it first to go over it and I did and I didn't get any feedback or even a reply. I don't know what to do from here but I need to do something as time is ticking.